Garlic (Allium sativum)

Garlic: an antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal tonic.

A broad spectrum antibiotic, garlic isn't just an antibiotic. As well as the powerful antibacterial allicin, garlic produces a number of other potentially beneficial compounds. It can have positive effects for the immune system as a whole. In this way it might indirectly help the body to fight off illnesses for which modern antibiotics would be inappropriate.

One very tasty and simple way to keep colds away is to make a basic garlic sauce with crushed garlic, water, salt and a spoon of olive oil. Poor this sauce over the cooked meat and vegetables(it works great with potatoes) and you will get a tasty healthy dish.